Why we should test our students more
Wonkhe
APRIL 29, 2024
Assessment is learning, and students value it. Katy Burgess explains the psychology of testing The post Why we should test our students more appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Wells College to close at the end of the spring term
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 29, 2024
The New York private nonprofit cited financial distress, demographic challenges and "an overall negative sentiment towards higher education.
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Library data is an untapped resource to support student success
Wonkhe
APRIL 29, 2024
Ahead of the upcoming Kortext spring webinar David Kernohan spoke to panellist and Solent University, Southampton librarian Amy Stubbing about how universities can make better use of library data on student activity The post Library data is an untapped resource to support student success appeared first on Wonkhe.
Accelerating excellence on your journey to a smarter campus
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 29, 2024
Making investments in technology and smart infrastructure may seem out of reach, yet today’s higher education leaders recognize the value in modernizing campus infrastructure that offers immediate efficiency and operational benefits while creating the right foundation for a smarter tomorrow.
Protect the Student Protesters. Don't Idealize Them.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
APRIL 29, 2024
Today's student left has inherited some of the worst tendencies of the ’60s. By Arash Azizi Illustration by The Chronicle; John Duricka, AP file; Yuki Iwamura, AP Today's student left has inherited some of the worst tendencies of the ’60s.
Divest? Call the Cops? Presidents Grapple With How to Respond
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 29, 2024
Divest? Call the Cops? Presidents Grapple With How to Respond Josh Moody Mon, 04/29/2024 - 03:00 AM Some leaders have directly engaged protestors as encampments crop up on campus. Others have sent in the police, leading to violent arrests and sharp criticism.
New HBCU Medical College in NOLA Will Confront Medical Inequities
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 29, 2024
Change is coming in the field of medicine along the Gulf Coast. Xavier University of Louisiana, an historically Black university (or HBCU) in New Orleans and top graduator of Black students who pursue medical degrees and doctorates in the health sciences, is partnering with Ochsner Health, the area’s leading medical training center, to open Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM).
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I’m a Professor. I Never Expected to Be Arrested by My Own University.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
APRIL 29, 2024
This madness must end. By Sarah D. Phillips Jeremy Hogan, SOPA Images, LightRocket, Getty Images This madness must end.
Forward Motion, Olivia Womack, 2024 Female Winner
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 29, 2024
School: University of Mississippi Year: Senior Major: Legal Studies Outdoor track & field season brought University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) sprinter Olivia Womack to the realization that every moment counts. The 2024 Arthur Ashe Jr. Female Sports Scholar is bound for law school in the fall. So, these will be her final meets. She expects to attend the University of Mississippi School of Law, because she is impressed with the social justice mission of its legal clinics.
How Managed Services Can Help Meet User Needs Throughout the Device Lifecycle
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
APRIL 29, 2024
Students today bring a lot with them when they attend college, including multiple devices. They also bring elevated expectations for the digital experience, both on campus and off. If they hope to deliver the experience demanded by their staff and students, colleges and universities must constantly revisit their IT investments. A regular assessment of the tech landscape will help to determine where new devices are needed, how to manage existing devices, and when it’s best to move on from equipme
Report Finds That Affirmative Action Only Led to Incremental Progress
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 29, 2024
A report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) suggests that diversity gains made at the most selective colleges and universities — even with race-conscious affirmative action — have been marginal. Dr. Jeff Strohl “A small number of selective colleges are launchpads to positions of influence, but these institutions remain highly segregated by race/ethnicity and class,” said Dr.
Charges Against UT Austin Protesters Dropped
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 29, 2024
All 57 University of Texas at Austin students who were arrested for trespassing during a pro-Palestinian protest on campus Wednesday have had their charges dropped by the county attorney’s office, the Austin American-S
East Tennessee State Professor Wins Social Science Scholar Award
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 29, 2024
Dr. Terence Hicks has won the Virginia Social Science Association Scholar Award, which recognizes outstanding scholars within the social science discipline. Dr. Terence Hicks “I am delighted and thankful to have been honored for this prestigious social science award ,” said Hicks, who received the award during the association’s 97th annual conference April 20.
University of Saint Katherine Announces Closure
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 29, 2024
The University of Saint Katherine in California is filing for bankruptcy and closing by the end of the spring semester next month, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported last week. The private, nonprofit Christian institution was founded in 2010.
Q&A: How University of Wisconsin-Madison Breaks Down IT Silos
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
APRIL 29, 2024
Lois Brooks has served in senior leadership positions at the University of Wisconsin–Madison since 2018, after eight years as CIO at Oregon State and 25 years at Stanford. In her role at UW–Madison, she supports UW IT Connects, an effort to build community and provide professional growth opportunities across the university’s distributed IT staff. EDTECH: What is the history of UW IT Connects?
US on top in latest survey as policies put off students
The PIE News
APRIL 29, 2024
Australia and Canada are falling out of favour among prospective international students, new research has found as evidence of impact from new policy and political rhetoric in key destinations continues to build. The Emerging Futures research from IDP Education found that the US has taken “pole position” in the eyes of international students.
KIMBERLY SHINER
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 29, 2024
Kimberly Shiner Kimberly Shiner has been named interim vice president for university advancement at Cal State University, Fullerton. She served as vice president for college advancement and communications at Pitzer College in Claremont. Shine holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s in public administration from California State University, Northridge.
Unis warned on “conservative” AI approach
The PIE News
APRIL 29, 2024
The biggest challenge in higher education today is the ability of teaching to keep pace with real-world developments in AI and innovation, a Nobel laureate has said. “What we teach students today in the classroom, I’m not sure if they can use it when they get to the workplace because the dynamics of the world are developing so fast and the big challenge is for us to keep up,” Konstantin Novoselov, professor at the National University of Singapore and Nobel laureate, told The PIE.
The 5 subjects proven to give undergrads the best wage premium
University Business
APRIL 29, 2024
Despite declining higher education enrollment rates beginning in 2010, undergraduate degrees in engineering and computer science are continuing to see substantial growth most likely due to the high lifetime wage earnings they promise, according to a new study published by Sage Journals. Wage premiums associated with earning an undergraduate degree declined precipitously following the Great Recession in 2008.
Birmingham-Southern College Campus Up for Purchase: Reports
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 29, 2024
Alabama A&M University is reportedly planning to make an offer to purchase the shuttering Birmingham-Southern College campus, which would become Alabama A&M University at Birmingham. Keith D. Thompson Shannon Reeves, vice president of governmental affairs and external relations at Alabama A&M, said the Huntsville-based historically Black university is conducting due diligence to prepare to extend an offer for the defunct private, liberal arts college, expected to close May 31.
Winning a Fulbright Was a High Honor for Russians. Now It Could Jeopardize Scholars Who Go Home.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
APRIL 29, 2024
By Karin Fischer Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock image Some fellowship recipients find themselves in limbo after Moscow levels accusations at academic exchange.
New Data Show Persistent Lagging Pay for Educators
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 29, 2024
The National Education Association has released four new reports that show educator salaries have continued to lag behind inflation over the past decade. The association found that the lag — despite recent efforts to mitigate inflation effects — has limited the ability to attract and retain quality educators amid personnel shortages and low morale, according to its reports exampling educator pay and school funding from pre-K through college.
Discussing the 4 Pillars of Immersion: The Educational Role of Librarians in Higher Education
ACRLog
APRIL 29, 2024
Editor’s note: This guest post has been authored by Daisy Benson and Melissa Bowles-Terry. Daisy is the instruction coordinator at the David W. Howe Library at University of Vermont. Melissa is the sciences librarian at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This post is the second in a four-part series, “Discussing the 4 Pillars of Immersion.” Read the first post about Information Literacy.
Education Law Center to Host Annual Lecture
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 29, 2024
The 15th Annual Education Justice Lecture is set for June 5 as part of the Education Law Center’s annual fundraiser. Valerie Strauss “The Education Beat: Journalism, Education Equity, and How to Get the Education Message Across” will be held virtually, via Zoom, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET. The event will feature remarks from former Washington Post editor Valerie Strauss and a response panel including NJ Spotlight News education writer John Mooney and Rally Principal Ashley Burns.
Students Needing Career Advice Turn to Faculty
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 29, 2024
Students Needing Career Advice Turn to Faculty Ashley Mowreader Tue, 04/30/2024 - 12:00 AM A new survey from the National Association for Colleges and Employers finds professors are often asked to support students in their career choices, but not all faculty are ready to give that advice.
Student success leaders discuss new tips on student interventions, campus involvement
University Business
APRIL 29, 2024
The mental health challenges students face are largely derived from the stress they endure relating to academics and isolation. A webinar hosted by TimelyCare last week aimed to tackle some of the main barriers keeping higher education leaders from servicing students in the ways they need most. Cynthia Hernandez, vice president of Student Success at Texas State University, and Emily Stone, dean of Counseling and Student Success Programs at Diablo Valley College (Calif.), joined Melissa Ezarik, a
You Don’t Have to Mull the Retirement Question Alone
The Chronicle of Higher Education
APRIL 29, 2024
Three professors share lessons learned from joining a support group to “workshop” the decision on when to retire. By G. Anne Bogat, Kathleen McCartney, and Rena Repetti Pat Kinsella for The Chronicle Three professors share lessons learned from joining a support group to “workshop” the decision on when to retire.
Realizing Resilience as a Graduate Student
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 29, 2024
Realizing Resilience as a Graduate Student Sarah Bray Mon, 04/29/2024 - 03:00 AM Doing so leads to successful transitions throughout their career, as well as helps them cope more effectively with life in general, writes Rhonda Sutton.
Irish technical uni opens LATAM office
The PIE News
APRIL 29, 2024
A university with multiple campuses across Ireland has announced its foray into Latin America with the opening of an office in Mexico City. The Technological University of the Shannon , which has campuses in Ennis, Clonmel, Thurles, Athlone and Limerick, announced the office opening on April 22 with a launch ceremony. The office will serve as a “pivotal hub” for new academic and research collaborations with institutions across the region.
The Canvas Chatbot: How Northwestern University Built Its Own AI-Enabled Tool
Educause
APRIL 29, 2024
Northwestern University Information Technology built an AI-enabled chatbot to answer questions about the university’s LMS on a 24/7 basis.
Columbia Bars Protest Leader Who Threatened Zionists
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 29, 2024
Columbia University administrators said late Friday that they had barred a leader of pro-Palestinian protests from the campus after a
Institutional Neutrality Has Never Been About Politics
The Chronicle of Higher Education
APRIL 29, 2024
Critics of the Kalven principles miss the point. By Tony Banout Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock image Critics of the Kalven principles miss the point.
Chicago Art School Deploys Machine Learning in Admissions
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 29, 2024
Chicago Art School Deploys Machine Learning in Admissions Lauren.Coffey@… Mon, 04/29/2024 - 03:00 AM After winning a $50,000 grant, the university is deploying the technology to gauge which students are most likely to accept its offers.
AACC, NSF Announce 12 Student Teams to Advance to Community College Innovation Challenge Finals
AACC
APRIL 29, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2024 Contact: Martha M. Parham, Ed.D. Cell: 714-932-3694 mparham@aacc.nche.edu Community college students will attend an Innovation Boot Camp to pitch their STEM solutions to real-world challenges Washington, DC – Today, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF), announced that it has selected […] The post AACC, NSF Announce 12 Student Teams to Advance to Community College Innovation Chal
When the presenting problem isn’t the problem: The ‘vital signs’ of organisational health
HEPI
APRIL 29, 2024
This longer HEPI blog was kindly authored by John Raftery, Principal at John Raftery & Associates , and Susan Lea, Founder and Principal at Sagewood Consulting. HEPI is hosting a webinar on student maintenance support next Thursday 9th May to mark the launch of a major new report. You can sign up here. Incoming Vice Chancellors (VCs)- who are also Chief Executive Officers in the UK – face a chorus of voices jockeying for position, stakes and interest.
The best free AI courses (and whether AI 'micro-degrees' and certificates are worth it) - David Gewirtz, ZDnet
Economics and Change in Higher Education
APRIL 29, 2024
So, do certificates have any value? Yes, but how much value they have depends on your prospective employer's perspective. A certificate says you completed some course of study successfully. That might be something of value to you, as well. You can set a goal to learn a topic, and if you get a credential, you can be fairly confident you achieved some learning.
Academic Success Tip: Weekly Skill Building for Students
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 29, 2024
Academic Success Tip: Weekly Skill Building for Students Ashley Mowreader Mon, 04/29/2024 - 03:00 AM Montclair State University launched a campaign this spring to increase academic engagement through students’ personal skill development inside the classroom and across campus departments.
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